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BAE Systems are recruiting for our Capability Enhancement (DCE) program. Our workforce built and now lead the sustainment and upgrade of the Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart class air warfare destroyers — HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, and HMAS Sydney.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We have exciting vacancy for a Mechanical Technician for the specialist area of Power and Propulsion to join the DCE program’s Test and Commissioning team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Lead Technician – Power and Propulsion, you will be responsible for supporting the installation, set to work (STW), testing, commissioning, and maintenance of the ships power and propulsion systems. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational readiness of the Royal Australian Navy’s Destroyer fleet.

Based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, we offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements and a 9-day fortnight to help you balance work and life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set to work, test, integrate and commission equipment and systems.
Development and preparation of accurate technical documentation
Provide expert technical and hands on services to projects.
Provide input to planning and maintenance of schedules.
Assist in the design, construction, testing and acceptance of systems.
Defect analysis, resolution and provision of detailed technical reports.
Contribute to the analysis of complex technical problems to create solutions where precedent may not exist.
Make decisions and facilitate problem-solving guided by policies, procedures and plans
Work with minimum supervision, manage own time to address competing task priorities
Carry out isolations of ships systems and writing/reviewing risk assessments.
Attend training where required to upskill and develop

ABOUT YOU

Hold a Certificate 3 Engineering – Mechanical trade qualification (or higher)
Significant post-trade experience in a complex production environment
Strong experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
Displays integrity, technical knowledge, objectivity, acceptance of responsibility and maturity
Continuously improve own practices whilst improving safety on the worksite
Self-motivated and proactive to support working autonomously.